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Fewer Oregon high school grads heading on to college
Despite beating the national average, Oregon sent fewer high school graduates on to college in 2005 than in the past five years, and education experts attribute the enrollment decline in part to increased tuition and reduced state funding, according to a report by the Oregon University System.
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Fewer high school grads select state universities |
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OSU forestry program receives $3.6M donation
Richard Strachan, an alumnus of the Oregon State University College of Forestry, has donated $3.6 million to endow a faculty position that will support forest management research and a new OSU undergraduate degree that blends forestry, new technology, business and entrepreneurship. |
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OSU Marine Mammal Program on the rise
Oregon State University’s Marine Mammal Program has added two acclaimed scientists, a move that doubled its research money to $2.5 million, tripled its faculty and will expand its studies to every ocean in the world. "It’s very exciting," said Bruce Mate, director of the program and a pioneer in the use of satellite tracking technology to monitor whales. |
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State rides a new wave in energy alternatives
It's no secret that the central coast boasts some awesome waves. Just ask the surfers who ride here every day. What may not be so obvious is that the waves possess the potential to provide electricity to the Oregon coast and then some. Now researchers are moving to elevate the rugged oceanfront tourist spot to a world-class leader in alternative energy.
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Wave energy projects on tap at Oregon coast
On coast, plans raise ripples of concern |
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Broncos leave a big blue bruise
Get this urgent message to the Beavers. Quickly. Do not. Repeat. Do not. Once more. Do NOT take a 14-0 lead in a football game when the opponent is Boise State. It is not a good thing.
Other game coverage:
Repeat performance: Boise State spots Beavers early lead, then storms back like 2004
OSU starts strong but gets run over by Boise State
Boise State pounds OSU
Beavers buried by blue streak
'Oregon State defense didn't show up to play'
Broncos ride Ian Johnson's five TDs to victory over Pac-10 rival
Fast start not enough
Columnists:
Ron Bellamy: Boise State's victory also win for WAC
Brian Meehan: Quitting time early in Boise
Brian Murphy: Win a giant step toward undefeated season
Images:
Idaho Statesman highlight video
oregonlive.com photo gallery
Idaho Statesman photo gallery |
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Offseason hardly arrived for Beavers
The shortest offseason in Oregon State baseball history ends Friday when the reigning national champions reconvene for the organizational meetings and physicals preceding Monday’s opening of fall practice. The Beavers, who defeated North Carolina on June 26 to win the 2006 NCAA championship, will hold four or five weeks of workouts at Goss Stadium or the Truax Indoor Center.
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Championship gear still in hot demand
New scoreboard, turf coming to Goss
Baseball camp attendance soars
Beavers sign pro contracts |
